tiny white specks

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  1. Saltynub

    Saltynub Spaghetti Worm

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    crawling all over my tank. they are very small and white. i have no clue what they are and are they harmfull?
     
    Saltynub, Apr 8, 2010
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    my guess is copepods. if so, free fish food
     
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  3. rdarris

    rdarris Feather Duster

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    not much of a description but I would agree most likely pods
     
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  4. Saltynub

    Saltynub Spaghetti Worm

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    if they are, awesome i cant really see them lol sorry for the bad description lol
     
    Saltynub, Apr 8, 2010
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  5. Takitaj

    Takitaj Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    If they look like little bugs and dart around then most likely copepods. If they look like spiders and don't move then hydroids (baby jelly fish) which will soon disapear as fast as they appeared.
     
    Takitaj, Apr 8, 2010
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  6. whiptofiz

    whiptofiz Fire Worm

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    Its a sign of good water levels, if it bothers you there are fish that will eat them for you!
     
    whiptofiz, Apr 9, 2010
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